About the role:

The role of fundraising officer is a crucial one, engaging local communities to maximise income generation by developing a plan to gain more supporters, as well as developing and maintaining such relationships through effective communication, partnership working and stewardship.

You will provide fundraising and administrative support and will have a hands-on role within a busy fundraising team, focussing on supporting CRM activity, individual giving, stewardship, and events.

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

Develop an annual plan to maximise income from community fundraising and individual giving

Implement an ongoing campaign to attract, recruit and retain community fundraisers and individual givers

Maintain a research programme to identify and approach potential corporate partners and supporters

Ensure that all community fundraisers, supporters, corporate partners and event participants receive an excellent standard of customer care and feel that their contribution is recognised, valued and actively acknowledged to encourage and develop long term relationships

Develop and nurture relationships with all community fundraisers and supporters including providing support, advice and motivation to help ensure their fundraising is successful

Oversee and develop the charity’s events programme and recruit participants

Maintain accurate income and expenditure records for each event to ensure events are organised cost effectively and within agreed budget

Work with the PR and Marketing Team to develop fundraising materials suitable for the different target groups and that they are recognised on our social media channels

Person Specification:

Please note that this is not a fully exhaustive list

Essential:

A good general level of education including GCSE English and Maths

Experience of communicating with a wide range of individuals and organisations and across a variety of channels or media

Experience of using a fundraising or commercial CRM database

Experience of building supporter/customer relationships

Good IT skills including using word, excel and outlook packages

Desirable:

Experience of working in a charity or fundraising environment

An understanding of digital and social media channels

Basic understanding of fundraising regulations, data protection and best practice in capturing and recording data

Our supporters are the heart of what we do at Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Fundraising Executive role offers a unique opportunity to work with these fantastic fundraisers on a daily basis. From head shaves to skydives, business dress-down days to marathons, you will provide excellent stewardship and develop solid and long-lasting relationships with these individuals, groups and companies based across the UK. You will provide our supporters with a first-class fundraising experience, giving them the tools, knowledge and materials, they need to raise money to make breakthroughs possible.

We are currently recruiting a Fundraising Executive to join our high-performing Supporter Engagement Team. You will work closely with the Senior Supporter Engagement Officer and the Online Fundraising Team to provide vital support and drive the growth of the charity’s income.

In this role, you will be the face of our friendly and passionate Supporter Engagement Team. You will have the opportunity to support in creating and launching exciting new fundraising products, attend a wide variety of events and add your voice by reviewing current processes which will benefit our fundraisers.

You will work closely with our network of 12 home-based Regional Fundraising Officers (RFOs) as well as our Sporting Events and Corporate Teams. You will be the first point of contact for the majority of our supporters and will offer first-class stewardship to ensure our fundraisers feel well-supported before, during and after their amazing adventures.

You will provide crucial administrative support to the RFOs and all teams in Supporter Led Fundraising (Sporting Events, Corporate, and Marketing and Engagement). Support will include adding accurate details to our database, tracking and monitoring income, responsibility for online donation platforms and virtual fundraising as well as general administrative duties in the office.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Build first-class and long-term relationships through telephone calls and emails with our supporters to ensure they have the best fundraising experience at Alzheimer’s Research UK.
• Provide central stewardship support to a remote-based team of Regional Fundraising Officers (RFOs) to ensure effective delivery of the SLF strategy and budget.

Build, manage and maintain strong relationships

• Build, manage and take responsibility for first-class and long-term relationships with prospective and current fundraisers through prompt, helpful, professional and friendly contact via telephone and email.
• Attend a variety of events to engage with and cheer on supporters including golf days, regional events, and sporting events.

Administrative Support

• Process material requests from fundraising supporters, offering appropriate support while considering charity cost.
• Become the Central coordinator for SLF-wide activities and procedures, e.g. skydives, contactless machines and invoice processing.

Spotting Potential

• As the central point of contact for the SLF team, you will effectively and consistently spot opportunities to build networks among our fundraising community and flag these to the relevant members of the team.
• Help spot opportunities and contact supporters as part of our re-engagement process to encourage repeat fundraising.

Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with teams across the organisation in order to work collaboratively, allowing you to offer the best stewardship journey to our supporters.

Other

• Keep up to date with dementia news and research developments to communicate to supporters.
• Use creativity, knowledge and opportunity to identify areas for change

What we are looking for:

• Confident working with computers.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience of working in a customer service role.
• Enthusiastic and polite telephone manner.
• Confidence in making telephone calls to new and warm individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to juggle multiple demands on your time and prioritise appropriately.
• A passion for wanting to deliver the best, first-class stewardship journey for our incredible supporters.
• Warm, friendly and personable.
• A professional and hard-working team player with a positive and collaborative work ethic.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to processes.
• To be agile, flexible and understanding that work priorities may change at short notice due to the nature of fundraising.
• Flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours when the role requires.
• Willingness to travel independently when required.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abingdon, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 17th July 2022, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 25th July 2022. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via the channels on our website.

How to apply:

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV and covering letter to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Fundraising Co-ordinator to join our Engagement team and support the successful growth of Brain & Spine Foundation’s income and community. We have an exciting portfolio of innovative and exciting programmes for you to get stuck into, and would be a good opportunity for a Fundraising Assistant or someone with charity volunteering experience looking to take the next step in developing their career within fundraising. 

About the Brain & Spine Foundation
One in six people in the UK is affected by a neurological condition. This includes dementia, stroke, motor neurone disease, neuromuscular diseases, brain cancers, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy to name just a few. That is over 12 million individuals who have experienced or are living with a condition or symptom that may have life-changing, and often life-long effects. The Brain & Spine Foundation is a national charity working to improve the quality of life of people affected by a neurological condition. 

About the role
This role will focus 60% of your time efficiently managing the administration of the Engagement team and providing support across all areas of fundraising. 40% of your focus will be leading our Ambassador programme (a network of volunteers that represent the Brain & Spine community in their local areas) and community fundraising. 

About you
You’ll have at least one year of experience within a fundraising or charity environment. Your organisation skills and attention to detail will help keep our busy team running smoothly. You will be someone who is friendly, helpful and approachable, who is passionate about giving our supporters the best possible experience of fundraising and volunteering. You will have an interest in social media and digital engagement, and be capable of bringing new ideas. You’ll be a proactive team player with excellent communication and people skills who is capable of managing a busy workload. 

This role will close on Sunday 10 July 2022. Interviews will be held in person at our central London office. 

As the Partnerships Fundraising Executive, you will work with a wide range of corporate partners to support their fundraising and develop new relationships. You will work closely with the Fundraising and Communications team to provide first-class support for fundraisers, showcase our fantastic partners, and help grow the charity's income.  

You’ll have excellent communication and organisation skills with the ability to multi-task and a real passion for developing relationships with a people-orientated focus.  

The role is varied and offers the opportunity to engage with many businesses with relationship building and management key to success. The individual will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day management of corporate partnerships and will provide support in researching, approaching, and developing new business opportunities.      

Together with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, the Partnerships Fundraising Executive will help implement the department's strategy, engaging prospects, and long-term supporters to develop or continue their support of the charity. With some exciting developments planned, the position of Partnerships Fundraising Executive is an excellent opportunity for an individual to develop their skills, manage their own partnerships, and play a key role in the long-term strategy of the charity.    

If you are looking to develop your fundraising career in an exciting and varied role, then this may be the role for you.   

Fundraising & Database Assistant – South Central Ambulance Charity 

South Central Ambulance Charity is looking to grow its fundraising activity and engagement with our supporters and to increase the funding we are able to provide to SCAS staff and volunteers.

To achieve this, we now need to appoint an experienced administrator, with a keen eye for detail, who can manage the recording of donations and expenditure on our database, build excellent relationships with our supporters, fundraisers and volunteers and can provide an outstanding level of supporter care for all those who get in touch with us.

You will be part of a committed team of five in the Charity and will work closely with our SCAS colleagues in the Finance Team and Community Engagement and Training Team.

Specific aspects of the role include recording donations and thanking donors, dealing with general enquiries, supporting events and fundraisers by sending out promotional materials as well as supporting general administration for the Charity.

Although not part of the role you will be encouraged to attend and support fundraising and Charity events if possible and you will in time gain a full understanding of the Charity and its work across SCAS.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is interested in working as part of a small but growing team within the NHS
• Has excellent numeracy and inter-personal skills and an attention for detail
• Is self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
• Is happy learning new database systems and producing reports
• Relishes the challenge of setting up and implementing new systems

What we can offer you:

SCAS is a progressive, innovative and caring NHS Trust, with a vision towards excellence, saving lives and enabling our patients to receive the care they need. The South Central Ambulance Charity has a new two year plan to develop and grow its fundraising programme and to expand the supporter base. The Charity is ambitious to grow the support it can give SCAS in funding projects, equipment and programmes that are not funded by the NHS. This role is key to us achieving this.

Full time position or 4 days a week (flexible hours can be discussed)

Hybrid working with an agreed balance of working from home and our office in either Thame or Otterbourne

27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Interviews will take place W/C 1st August

About the role

Salary: £26,000 to £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
 Location: Hybrid (40% working in the office in Newham)

In this role, you will be responsible for developing the community fundraising plans, as well as supporting individual giving income for the charity. It is an important role within the team, who are responsible for raising the profile of the organisation and the experiences of those we are here to help and mobilise support to the cause.

You will also play a key role in acquiring and stewarding supporters, including individuals taking part in challenge events, community clubs and associations, schools and faith groups, as well as one-off and regular donors, and legacy pledgers. They will ensure an excellent supporter experience so that both existing and prospective donors feel valued and informed about the impact our supporters are making.

You will report to the Communications and Supporter Manager and will work closely with the wider team and Chief Executive. While this is a hybrid role, with 40% of time-based at our office in Newham, you will be required to have a strong local presence and the flexibility to attend meetings and events in the community in addition to the time spent in the office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries, providing information, support and materials quickly and efficiently.
• Devise, implement and manage community-based engagement initiatives and events that raise the profile of Caritas Anchor House and lead to increasing levels of public support.
• Work collaboratively with volunteers and the Community Partnerships Team to ensure adequate support for fundraising activity and outreach opportunities.
• Support the Individual Giving and Legacies Specialist to develop and implement campaigns and donor journeys.
• Ensure all communications meet fundraising best practice, as well as our brand guidelines and organisational values.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Experience working in a fundraising environment and achieving financial targets
• Confident public speaker with the ability to deliver engaging presentations
• Experience in using a supporter database
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Understanding of the principles of supporter care and passion for delighting supporters
• Strong planning and organisational skills including project planning, reporting, and follow-up, personal self-management, and work administration

About applying

When applying don't forget to answer the questions in our application process to tell us more about how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role.

At Caritas Anchor House, we are proud of our inclusive workplace where we celebrate difference, value everyone’s contribution, and where people of all backgrounds and cultures can thrive. We do not accept discrimination or harassment, and all our recruitment decisions are based on fair and open competition, with appointments on merit. We are committed to growing our workplace further by making sure that our teams are as diverse and inclusive as they can be. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage people with lived experience of homelessness, a disability, and from ethnic minority backgrounds to apply. This is to ensure we are taking positive action in order to achieve our legitimate aim of a balanced representation in our teams, at all levels. We want to foster a culture in which everyone is united around our shared mission and values, and in which our people are active participants in our success.

Please note that we only accept applicants with the Right to Work in the UK. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The Supporter-led Fundraising (SLF) Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for mass fundraising through enabling individuals, communities and companies to support ARUK through their own talents and passions. As well as driving registrations and income through third party, virtual and mass participation events and managing these relationships to maximise income.

The Supporter Engagement & Online Fundraising Team is key to the success of SLF as they work across Regional, Sporting Events, Marketing and Corporate teams to ensure our supporters receive incredible stewardship to achieve their fundraising goals, processes are in place, teams are working effectively together, and that the department can maximise the opportunities and innovation that comes through online fundraising platforms and fundraisers.

At ARUK we are looking to grow our Online Fundraising Team with a new Online Fundraising Assistant. In this role you will be at the forefront of the fundraising sector as it develops; keen to understand new areas of growth, you will help spot potential and trends in new areas of online fundraising and be willing to adapt to this quickly changing area.

You will also be the face of our friendly and passionate Online Fundraising Team; building relationships with supporters who use online channels to fundraise such as gaming or Facebook challenges.

You will provide crucial administrative support to ensure the smooth integration of our online fundraising systems across ARUK. Support may include adding accurate details to our database, tracking and monitoring income, responsibility for online donation platforms and virtual fundraising as well as general administrative duties in the office.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Spotting supporter potential

• Spot opportunities to build networks among our online fundraising community and flag these to the relevant members of the team.

Online Administrative Support

• Provide lead administrative support for all Facebook challenges
• Deliver the best possible support to online fundraising supporters, including gaming and streaming fundraisers

Creativity and Trend Hunting

• Keep abreast of and identify new online fundraising trends through horizon scanning.
• Evaluate potential opportunities to understand which ones we should prioritise.

Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with teams across the organisation in order to work collaboratively, allowing you to offer the best stewardship journey to our supporters.

Other

• Keep up to date with dementia news and research developments to communicate to supporters.
• Use creativity, knowledge and opportunity to identify areas for change.

What we are looking for:

• Confident working with computers.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience of working in a customer service role.
• Enthusiastic and polite telephone manner.
• Confidence in making telephone calls to new and warm individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to juggle multiple demands on your time and prioritise appropriately.
• A passion for wanting to deliver the best, first-class stewardship journey for our incredible supporters.
• Warm, friendly and personable.
• A professional and hard-working team player with a positive and collaborative work ethic.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to processes.
• To be agile, flexible and understanding that work priorities may change at short notice due to the nature of fundraising.
• Flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours when the role requires.
• Willingness to travel independently when required.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abingdon, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd July 2022, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 4th July 2022. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via the channels on our website.

How to apply:

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV and covering letter to your application and track the status of your application.

*Please note the official title for this role when applying is Online Fundraising Executive.

We are also recruiting for a similar position of Supporter Engagement Executive, should you feel your skills are also aligned to this role we would welcome you to apply

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Switchback is an award-winning small charity supporting young Londoners to find their way out of the justice system and build stable, rewarding lives.

We are now looking for a brilliant Fundraising Administrator to join our team.  This is a new role at Switchback, and we’re really excited about the impact it will have on what we’re able to achieve! We are looking for someone to be the linchpin and go-to person in a small but mighty fundraising team that will really help us to grow and achieve more.

This new position provides an incredible opportunity for you to build on your already superb administration skills and develop your ability to build relationships and communicate confidently to a wide range of audiences. You may not have previous fundraising experience, but you will be someone who loves keeping things shipshape and staying on top of changing priorities to ensure smooth running.

Switchback is currently in the midst of an exciting step change into a mid-size charity, growing our team and expanding our work into new and exciting areas like campaigning for change across the justice system. We know that a larger team will enable us to put rocket boosters under our plans, building on our successes so far and ultimately help more young men leaving prison.

Under the leadership of the Fundraising Manager, you’ll be the first point of contact for all donations coming into Switchback. You’ll make sure the systems are in place so that our team stay in close touch with our varied and loyal supporters, helping them feel part of our journey and in turn, continue to give their much-valued support. You will get to know our supporters, build relationships with them and send them tailored communications to support their generous gifts.

A key focus will be on keeping on top of our extensive database, ensuring information is input correctly so that the fundraising team have a clear and accurate picture of each donor journey and the relationship we have built over time.

We are a close-knit team based in a welcoming office near Spitalfields Market.  We are looking for a bright and proactive individual who loves problem solving, working with precision and has buckets of energy and positivity to join us in making a difference. We’re also determined that our team is more representative of our Trainees, so we’d particularly love to hear from people from black or Asian backgrounds or with lived experience of the justice system (all appointments at Switchback are made on merit). This is an exciting time for Switchback as we’re aiming to reach even more young Londoners while tackling injustice across the system. Join us!

In this exciting role at Temwa, you will be an integral part of our small but dynamic fundraising team. Your work will be focused on helping manage the day to day administration for the fundraising team as well as delivering strong stewardship to our supporters. You will also take a lead role in managing  and supporting our event portfolio including challenge events, individual events, our Annual Fundriasing Dinner and festivals. You will report directly to and work along side the Fundraising & Communications Manager, as well as provide some support to the Finance and Systems Manager and Communications Officer.

Key duties will include:

• Helping develop Temwa’s individual giving work including challenge and individual events
• Ensuring the smooth running of Temwa’s supporter care systems
• Supporting the Fundraising Team with day to day administration

As the Fundraising Officer – Trusts, Foundations & Grants, you will generate significant income by interpreting data and researching, writing and monitoring funding applications for trusts, foundations and grants, enabling St Petrocs to grow and develop its services in response to the increasing number of people being pushed into homelessness. 

Our ambition is to end homelessness in Cornwall, and key to our success will be our ability to develop a diverse and sustainable mix of income streams, including grants. With ambitious fundraising goals for this year and beyond, the successful candidate will need to stay informed about new income streams and proactively build relationships with prospective funders. At the same time, they will need to effectively steward existing relationships with those who have previously championed our applications and worked hard to ensure their success.

The successful candidate will need to analyse data to interpret the information and identify trends related to our work, in order to shape applications and inform service developments. As part of a small Fundraising and Communications Team, they will also support the development of a range of events and activities that will provide a source of sustainable income to fund our work with people experiencing homelessness in Cornwall.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 26th July.

Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time. For this role, we will consider remote working. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. 

What you'll be doing.

1.  Research, write and submit high quality grant applications to grant giving bodies, trusts and foundations.
2.  Deliver a structured plan of fundraising through trusts, foundations and grants throughout the year, and planning ahead. 
3.  Maintain up to date and accurate records on the Client Relationship Management (CRM) database of all grant applications, awards and reporting requirements, ensuring all activity is effectively recorded in line with UK data protection legislation and organisational requirements. 
4.  Interpret data and identify trends for reporting and present for use in both communications and funding applications.
5.  Ensure all reporting requirements for the grant provider are met including interim and final reports. Liaising with other teams where necessary to ensure report data is collated in a timely manner.
6.  Disseminate grant requirements to other teams including operational and finance teams to ensure compliance is achieved.
7.  Develop and maintain relationships with funders and funding bodies, working with the Supporter Care Team to ensure positive stewardship.
8.  Work with the Communications Team to obtain appropriate content for reporting. 
9.  Provide regular progress reports regarding grant applications to the Associate Director of Fundraising and Communications.
10.  Ensure full compliance with the legal obligations for fundraising activities and adherence to best practices, as defined by the organisation and Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice & Fundraising Regulator.
11.  Keep abreast of developments within the grants sector to identify opportunities and trends that could enhance the returns.
12.  Attend events as a positive ambassador for St Petrocs, promoting and raising awareness of its services and inspiring existing and potential supporters.
13.  Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested.

Who we're looking for.

You’ll share our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Equality & Dignity

You should have proven experience of researching and writing successful applications to a wide range of grant giving organisations. You'll be able to build and maintain close working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and have confident verbal and written communication skills. You'll have strong organisational skills and be able to respond confidently to changing priorities.

Importantly, we’re looking for someone who has a real passion for making a difference to the lives of some of the most marginalised and vulnerable members of society.

In addition to the criteria outlined below, this post is subject to successful completion of an Basic disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Some occasional evening and weekend working will be required, but we operate a time off in lieu policy.

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to our service and client group
• Clear evidence of researching and writing successful applications to a wide range of grant giving organisations
• Analytical skills to be able to interpret data and identify trends
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability to balance a varied workload
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with staff and funders
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Able to follow processes and maintain high standards
• Energetic, creative and driven, with a proactive and positive approach

Events and Fundraising Assistant
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (with a requirement for flexible working)
Salary; £22,572 - £25,927 per annum (SCP 11-18)
Contract: Permanent
Holidays: 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays
Pension: Auto enrolment scheme in place
Probationary Period: 6 months
Accountable to: Events & Community Fundraising Manager
Base: Hybrid working, Osney Mead, Oxford (OX2 0DP) and home based. Travel within Oxfordshire will be required

About Oxfordshire Mind

Oxfordshire Mind is here to make sure anyone in Oxfordshire with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support. Last year we helped over 30,000 people. We promote good mental health through the provision of high quality services and campaigning for positive change. Our services include transitional housing, talking therapies, benefits advice, a confidential and free information line, wellbeing courses, physical activity programmes, volunteering opportunities, and peer-support groups. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.

We employ over 230 staff and operate in 29 locations across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Purpose of the Job

The Events and Fundraising Assistant will provide fundraising and events support to the Development Team as well as general administrative duties.

In your application form please cover examples of how you meet the Person Specification, you may give examples from previous employment, school/college/university or extra-curricular activities, etc.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities will vary from week to week depending on schedules and priorities, but regular tasks will include:

• Working with the team and external suppliers to ensure events are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Coordinating logistics for events and meetings
• Attending events and assisting with activities on the day, including set-up and take-down, preparation of event materials, assisting volunteers/fundraisers
• Carrying out evening and weekend work as required
• Communicating via email, phone, mail, social media and in person
• Responding to queries and requests in a timely and professional manner
• Designing social media and promotional communications and materials using Canva, Hootsuite and other similar platforms
• Posting content on Oxfordshire Mind’s website, using WordPress, and social media platforms
• Team champion for our CRM system, including maintaining and updating the system
• Managing event materials stock count, ordering and preparing and sending materials to fundraisers

This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Oxfordshire Mind’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, Oxfordshire Mind reserves the right to change this job description.

Person Specification / Selection Criteria
(Points ‘a’ – ‘i’ will be assessed via the application):

Essential

a) A passion for delivering high quality events with a strong attention to detail
b) Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including a professional telephone manner and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people
c) Enthusiastic, proactive approach with a good use of initiative
d) Ability to use social media platforms for communications and marketing (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter)
e) Experience of using design programmes and websites such as Canva and WordPress (or similar platforms)
f) Ability to work under own initiative, seeking advice and support when appropriate
g) Excellent time management and organisational skills
h) Ability to problem solve and work under pressure
i) Good computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office, Excel and CRM databases

Desirable

j)Driving licence and access to a vehicle
k) Knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of people living with mental and emotional health problems

The following are required of all roles with Oxfordshire Mind. However, you do not need to address these in your application:

• Genuine interest and commitment to the involvement of people who use Oxfordshire Mind services, social inclusion and recovery
• The ability to work within Oxfordshire Mind’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality
• Willingness to work flexibility in response to changing organisational requirements
• Willingness and ability to work hours outside of normal office hours on occasion

Please note you will not be able to view your answers once you have submitted your application.

Working for Oxfordshire Mind

We offer a friendly working environment and are committed to staff wellbeing. In addition to base salaries, we offer a range of employee benefits including generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme and development and training. 

Timetable of appointment
Closing date: Monday 18th July 2022, 9am
Shortlisting date: Early applications are welcomed and will be reviewed as received
Interview date: To be confirmed
Interview location: Osney Mead, OX2 0DP, or on-line, via Teams

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

CVs will not be accepted.

No agencies please.

Join the team at Haven House Children’s Hospice

Haven House Children’s Hospice supports hundreds of families, looking after children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our mission is to provide the highest quality palliative and holistic care services to children and their families in our local communities. Since the hospice began it has gone from strength to strength both in terms of the care we provide to children and families as well as the close bonds we have developed and nurtured with individuals and organisations in our community who are inspired by our work.

This is a great time to join the team at Haven House as we are about to head into the exciting new phase of growth and development within the Income Generation and Marketing directorate and we are building our team to reflect this. Our CEO joined us during November, and we are looking forward to further developing our organisation wide strategy and the fundraising and marketing strategy which will underpin and support the achievement of our ambitious goals.

This new and exciting role is a fantastic introduction into the wonderful world of Community & Events Fundraising. It will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn about different fundraising income lines, both within the team and also the wider directorate. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising, has good attention to detail, is organised and enjoys working in a busy and fast paced team. We’re committed to developing their career and helping them to gain experience in all aspects of fundraising.

At Haven House the focus within the Income Generation and Marketing Team is to put the supporter and donor at the centre of everything we do, ensuring they feel inspired by our work and the children and families we support; engaged and committed to our cause and ultimately make a commitment to do something amazing.

The person who gets this amazing job will need to have lots of energy and be full of ideas as we want someone who will bring fresh ideas into the mix and the personal drive to execute them. We want someone to join us who loves being part of a hardworking and collaborative team.

If this role sounds right for you and you have the right skills and experience, please do download the job description and apply by returning the application form to Haven House.

Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:

• Hybrid office/home arrangement
• 27 days' annual leave
• Pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 7%)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are a potential candidate who would like to have an informal chat with someone about the role before applying, please contact Haven House and someone will come back to you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Closing date:  7 July 2022

Interview: TBC

Please note, we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis so this role may close before the above date if we find a successful candidate.

WR Fundraising Recruitment has an amazing opportunity to join a national charity in as a Fundraising Coordinator.

If you’re looking for your first role in fundraising, or a coordinator providing support to a fundraising team, this is an excellent opportunity that provides great benefits and exposure to a variety of fundraising income streams.

Fundraising Coordinator

Central London with flexible hybrid working

Full Time, Permanent

£23,000 per annum

Working as part of a supportive team, duties will include:

• Day-to-day administration of donations across the fundraising department
• Recording donations accurately on the database and thanking donors
• Collating statistics and generating reports
• Managing the fundraising inbox and calendar / diary
• Research and identify trust fundraising opportunities
• Maintain efficient admin processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in fundraising. You will be working with the support of a close-knit team and have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience in fundraising.

Applicants will need:

• An understanding of fundraising and different income streams
• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills, with abilities in comprehending and producing financial reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of using and recording information on a CRM / database
• Ability to manage own workload, meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
• Capability to work remotely, proficient in use of MS Teams and Zoom

To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity supporting current and former members of the RAF, their partners and families, providing practical, emotional and financial support, whenever they need us. 

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Assistant who will be an integral part of the UK community fundraising team. You will have exceptional administration skills and be responsible for processing standard activities such as updating CRM records, monitoring sponsorship pages, and covering administrative tasks for the UK Community Fundraising Team. The Community Fundraising Assistant is the first point of contact for supporters and volunteers, providing a stewardship journey for supporters with low fundraising targets and acting as a point of contact for all enquiries and thanking. You will also be required to provide support at various events throughout the year.

To be successful in this interesting and rewarding role you’ll need to have proven experience of planning and organising, working with people and delivering results and meeting customer expectations. You will be passion about and committed to making a difference and accepting and tackling goals with enthusiasm.

A detailed job profile is available below and on the Fund’s website. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Michelle Jeffcott, UK Community Fundraising Manager.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and providing examples of how you meet the person specification to, Pete Thompson, Head of HR, via email.

Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified. Previous applicants will not need to submit a further application.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 10810090).